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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2009
Valerio Pruneri, Barcelona, ES;
Luis Martinez Montblanch, Barcelona, ES;
Stefano Giurgola, Sesto Florentino, IT;
Paolo Vergani, Vimercate, IT;
Valerio Pruneri, Barcelona, ES;
Luis Martinez Montblanch, Barcelona, ES;
Stefano Giurgola, Sesto Florentino, IT;
Paolo Vergani, Vimercate, IT;
Fundacio Institut de Ciencies Fotoniques, Castelldefels, (Barcelona), ES;
Abstract
The present application discloses a method for producing a stable ultra thin metal film that comprises the following steps: a) deposition, on a substrate, of an ultra thin metal film, such as an ultra thin film of nickel, chromium, aluminum, or titanium; b) thermal treatment of the ultra thin metal film, optionally in combination with an Otreatment; and c) obtaining a protective oxide layer on top of the ultra thin metal film.